Centering Prayer is a modernized prayer method based on the intuitive prayer rooted in Lectio Divina. It is a method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, prayer in which we experience the Divine’s immanent presence with us. Centering Prayer is grounded in relationship with God, through Christ, and […]
The labyrinth is a sacred prayer practice. When walking the labyrinth, the body moves across a landscape of twists and turns looking for center. Just as life is not a maze, neither is the labyrinth — there is no trick to finding your way, only a faithful commitment to the journey. [The labyrinth] ... is […]
Human beings have received from the Creator a common gift: nature. ~ Pope Francis Are you feeling a desire to be present to yourself and others within the natural world? How might you fill a need for yourself to welcome the sights and sounds of creation and allow God’s cradle of compassionate creatures to hold […]
Spiritual Director Practicum Spiritual Director training at Dominican Center is a three-year education and formation intensive -- beginning with Foundations in Spirituality and leading to Practicum I and II -- designed to attune you to the movement of the Holy Spirit and prayerful response. Submit $25 fee to begin the application process. Click on the […]
Spiritual Director Practicum Spiritual Director training at Dominican Center is a three-year education and formation intensive -- beginning with Foundations in Spirituality and leading to Practicum I and II -- designed to attune you to the movement of the Holy Spirit and prayerful response. A Spiritual Director holds sacred the many stories heard in a […]
Spiritual Companioning is a ministry of presence. It is a personal ministry that arises from one’s faith commitment to serve others. If you have experienced Foundations in Spirituality and are interested in continuing to explore, cultivate, and evolve ways of being in the world through a lens of love, come journey with others committed to […]
A Spiritual Director holds sacred the many stories heard in a one-on-one relationship or in a trusted group. The Spiritual Director Practicum Year 2 … ... is filled with contemplative spiritual practices, prayer study, and shared reflection. ... strengthens our ability to stay present. ... attunes our listening to sense how the Holy Spirit […]
"Don't ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive." ~ Howard Thurman Tending the Call invites you to join a community of Spiritual Directors who feel called to revisit the teachings of foundational companions and re-imagine ways […]
Give yourself the gift of time away from the hustle and bustle and immerse yourself in creative mindfulness as you explore the next step in the Zentangle® Method. During Introduction to Zentangle, we learned about pattern, called tangles. As we drew, we explored the invitation to practice gratitude, be present, slow down, and increase focus […]
Foundations in Spirituality is a serious reflective study that opens our minds and hearts to the teachings and life examples of the great Christian spiritual teachers that continue to deepen our present spiritual journey. It’s the beginning, the first step of the formation offerings at Dominican Center Marywood at Aquinas College. Explore the rich preaching […]
In a real sense all life is inter-related. All [people] are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. I can never be what I ought to be until you are what you ought to be, and you can never be what […]
Grief is love that has nowhere to go. Grief is deeply personal and can be one of life’s most difficult challenges. Grief is an emotional reaction occurring in response to loss and impermanence, and it is inevitable to the human experience. You, God, have kept count of my tossings; put my tears in your bottle. […]
Join us for this Fall Sacred Seed Retreat ~ A Contemplative Journey into Creation. This soul-soothing retreat will help unearth guidance from nature to enable you to gently quiet everyday distractions and access deep spiritual tranquility. Dominican Center, in collaboration with Plainsong Farm, invites you to let your senses be revitalized by nature. Take part […]
Engaging all of our senses, ART of all forms can awaken the soul, invite healing, and inspire joy. Come retreat in sacred community to explore how arts nurture contemplative spirituality. Discover beauty and wonder through playful listening and creating. Whether you are seasoned or new in the arts, you will experience the weave of arts […]
Registration for 2023-2024 is open. "This Ignatian Retreat has provided a space to go deep and wide with thoughts and feelings, to attach those to everyday experiences, past and present." ~ Julie, 2023 Participant Journey with us on our online Ignatian Retreat ~ Seeing God's Presence in Your Daily Life. Do you seek spiritual deepening […]
Celebrating All Saints and All Souls In the Christian tradition, All Saints and All Souls Day on November 1 and 2 are times to celebrate those who have passed from this life. Our gathering on Oct. 27 is an early observance and a perfect time to connect to your ancestors. SoulCollage® offers an engaging way […]
Experiential Prayer Retreat with Sr. Diane Zerfas, OP and Fr. Paul Colloton, OSFSOPA Saturday, November 4, 2023 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Catholic Information Center 360 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Associates, Sisters, Former Members, Friends, Do you feel your prayer life is becoming dry? How do you live a prayerful life and […]
Experiential Prayer Retreat with Sr. Diane Zerfas, OP and Fr. Paul Colloton, OSFSOPA Saturday, November 4, 2023 10:00 am to 3:00 pm Catholic Information Center 360 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Associates, Sisters, Former Members, Dominican Center and Sunday Assembly Friends, Do you feel your prayer life is becoming dry? How do you […]